August 2017 – Bahá’ís of Wenatchee

The Bahá’í Faith Community of Wenatchee, WA

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August 21, 2017

Twin Holy Day Celebration The worldwide Bahá’í community is gearing up to celebrate the 200-year anniversary of the birthdays of the founders of the Bahá’í Faith, The Bab and Bahá’u’lláh. Here in Wenatchee we will […]

BIC New York: Rising support at UN General Assembly resolution criticizing Iran for persecution of Bahá’ís

The UN General Assembly rebukes Iranian government for its human rights violations, including agains

COP29: Exploring new approaches to climate action

At the UN Climate Conference, BIC delegates highlighted how the principles of humanity’s oneness and

“A haven of peace”: Native forest at Colombia temple promotes environmental action

A native forest project on the grounds of Colombia’s Bahá’í House of Worship demonstrates how spirit

Niger: Amid social challenges, youth advance culture of peace

At a conference in Maradi, over 300 young people explored how Bahá’í educational initiatives can fos

India: Exploring art as a unifying and constructive force

A symposium at the Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi explores how artistic expression, guided by

Bahrain: Development of families a foundation for social progress

Conferences in Bahrain highlight the pivotal role of families in fostering peaceful communities thro

Shrine of the Báb: Recent work at the Shrine completed

Recent construction work at the Shrine of the Báb concludes, enhancing accessibility through new pat

“Practitioners of Peace”: Ontario youth conference strengthens movement for social progress

Over 700 youth gathered to explore their part in building peaceful communities through service to th

Podcast: Bahá’í Chair examines conditions essential for lasting peace

The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how spiritual and moral prin

Germany: Youth explore friendship and online interactions through film

A group of youth produce a short film about fostering true friendship amidst digital interactions, s

United States: New volume explores spiritual insights on America’s evolving story

U.S. Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs and Aspen Institute release collaborative essays examining incl

Kazakhstan: New documentary explores paths toward social progress

A new documentary examines how Bahá’í community-building initiatives in Kazakhstan are fostering soc

Chile: Eight years on, temple continues to uplift hearts and inspire service

Since its dedication in 2016, the Bahá’í Temple in Santiago has welcomed over 2.5 million visitors,

Houses of Worship: Three new Bahá’í temples announced

The Universal House of Justice has called for three new Bahá’í temples to be established—two nationa

Insights from the field: Podcast explores the contribution of the Bahá’ís of Iran to society

Historian Mina Yazdani explores how Iran’s Bahá’í community, despite persecution, has contributed to

BIC Geneva: UN experts condemn Iran’s persecution of Bahá’í women

In a joint letter of allegations, eighteen UN experts condemn Iran’s systemic persecution of the cou

The earth has one surface. God has not divided this surface by boundaries and barriers to separate races and peoples. Man has set up and established these imaginary lines, giving to each restricted area a name and the limitation of a native land or nationhood. By this division and separation into groups and branches of mankind, prejudice is engendered which becomes a fruitful source of war and strife. Impelled by this prejudice, races and nations declare war against each other; the blood of the innocent is poured out, and the earth torn by violence. Therefore, it has been decreed by God in this day that these prejudices and differences shall be laid aside

— Abdu’l-Baha

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